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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.84 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.84 and 73.20 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.84 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.84 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.84 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 13,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.49/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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